No place for smiles

[srwu_npc]

"Where we're going is no place for smiles", a certain sword said as the lift with Tsubasa, Hibiki and whomever else came to pay a visit descended. It went its way through an ominously long shaft, the sides of it seeming strange somehow... glyphs? Parts of an ancient tower? A strange design decision.

Either way, the lift arrives at 2nd Section headquarters. What awaits you now?


"Welcome!"

A happy welcoming party, apparently. Commander Genjurou approaches everyone to the sound of party poppers. There are even snacks!

"Tachibana Hibiki, welcome to the renovated headquarters of the 2nd Division Mobile Disaster Response Corps. And the same to you, members of Unity Group! I don't think you had a chance to visit yet? You really saved us out there, not to mention the city!."


"So... this is the girl who awakened Gungnir? How fascinating! What secrets lie in that body of yours?"

Who knew the renovated 2nd Section HQ is located under the Lydian Music Academy? Either way, you have an option to talk to either the commander, the chief researcher... or just enjoy yourself. It is a welcoming party after all, and everyone is invited.

Comments

[spearpunch]

[The school had all of this underneath it? And more importantly-]

M-my name! This is the first time we've met so how do you know who I am?

[srwu_npc]

"You're one of Lydian Academy's students, aren't you? There's a reason it is right above our heads."


"The reason being, the academy is actually a front. It is a legitimate educational facility but also a way for us to look for potential Relic users. It's very convenient."

[spearpunch]

[This is a lot to take in, and that's before Hibiki sees what Ryouko has in he hands too.]

M-my bag!

You went through my bag too?!

[srwu_npc]

"Ah, don't sweat it, Hibiki-chan. We're going to work together now, so..."

Ryouko moves in close, to shoot a selfie with herself and Hibiki.

"Let's enjoy the first day of our friendship!"

[spearpunch]

[So much for personal space. But more worrisome -at least to Hibiki- is that...]

But I don't even know your name! You read all my stuff but I didn't read anything about you! We might even like the same things!

[srwu_npc]

"I'm the brains of the operation, Sakurai Ryouko. And that big guy over there is Kazanari Genjurou, or as we like to call him - the Boss."

Ryouko takes a step back. No more invasion of personal space - for now.

"Hibiki-chan, there are two important things I must tell you."

[spearpunch]

[Ryouko-san and Genjurou-san. She'll remember that.]

Alright, I'm listening!

[srwu_npc]

"First thing is that you can't tell anyone else about what you discovered here today. The 2nd Section operates in secrecy."

"The second..."

[spearpunch]

[Not being able to tell anyone? That... might make things difficult with Miku. But Hibiki still nods.]

... The second?

[srwu_npc]

"Before I'll be able to tell you." Ryouko beckons.

"We need to remove your clothes."

[spearpunch]

E-eh?

[This face. Just all this face.]

[srwu_npc]

"Come on, hurry up. We're not doing it here, obviously!"